Weekend Outlook December 14-16, 2012

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• The Greene County Historic Courthouse is hosting area musical groups for holiday music in the rotunda.  The Central Chamber Choir will perform this morning (12/14) at 9:30.
• Sounds of Christmas, featuring Poland’s Form Sinfonia Chamber Orchestra will be held this morning (12/14) at 11:30 at Elfindale Chapel, 1701 S. Fort.  For more information, 883-5274.
• Dickensian Christmas Tablescapes with Peter Longley will be held tonight (12/14) at 6 at the Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center.  Learn to dress your table for all occasions.  Admission is $8.  Pre-registration is required by calling 891-1515.
• A dance is held each Friday night at 7 at the West Plains Senior Center.  Admission is $4, and all ages are welcome.
• Acoustic Jam on the Square is held Friday nights at the West Plains Music Store on the square in West Plains.  Take instruments and lawn chairs.
• The Blackberry Winter Band will play their new music at the Yellow House tonight (12/14) at 7.  The event will include a finger food potluck.  Admission is $5.
• Missouri State University’s Fall Commencement is today (12/14) at 12:30 and 4 at JQH Arena.
• The Library Station invites kids in grades 4-8 to “’Tween Town” today (12/14) at 4.  Make a bowl out of glue, twine and a balloon, enjoy snacks and play games.  For details, 865-1340.
• It’s Teen Friday Nights tonight (12/14) at 6 at the Library Station.  For more information, 865-1340.
• A Holiday Train/Garden Display is at the Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center through December 31^st.  Hours today and tomorrow (12/14-12/15) are 8 to 8 and Sunday (12/16) from 11 to 6.  Admission is free, but donations are accepted.  This Sunday at the Botanical Center is “Santa and Friends.”  Visit with Santa and enjoy kids’ activities from noon to 4.  Some activities require a fee.
• A free drive-through light display is at Rutledge-Wilson Community Farm Park Saturdays through Dec. 22 from dusk to 7 pm.
• The Downtown Springfield Holiday Loft Walk is tomorrow (12/15) from 4 to 9 pm.  Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 tomorrow.  Proceeds will benefit the Child Advocacy Center of Springfield.  For details, itsalldowntown.com.
• The Missouri State Lady Bears basketball team will face Arkansas State tomorrow afternoon (12/15) at 2:05, and the MSU men’s basketball team will host Valparaiso tomorrow night (12/15) at 7:05 at JQH Arena.  For ticket information, 836-7678.
• Kids ages 3 to 6 are invited to “Little Critters Holiday Nature Crafts & Games” tomorrow morning (12/15) from 10-11:30 at the Watershed Center at Valley Water Mill Park, 2300 E. Valley Water Mill Rd.  Kids will make a holiday nature craft and play games.  The cost is $5 per child or $3 per child for three or more kids.  To register, 833-8647.
• Kids in grades one through 12 are invited to make ornaments tomorrow afternoon (12/15) between 1 to 4 at the Fair Grove Branch Library.  To register, 759-2637.
• Free ice skating will be offered at Mediacom Ice Park tomorrow (12/15) from 5:30 to 6:30.  Skate rental is $2.50.
• See The Lord of the Rings film, “The Return of the King” tomorrow afternoon (12/15) at 1 at the Library Center and Library Station.
• The Strafford Branch Library will show “A Christmas Story” tomorrow afternoon (12/15) at 2.
• The History Museum for Springfield-Greene County, 155 Park Central Square, is hosting the exhibit “Sun, Sports and Summer Fun:  A Celebration of the 100^thAnniversary of Springfield-Greene County Park Board” through March 15^th.  Hours today and tomorrow (12/14 & 12/15) are 10:30 to 4:30.  Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children.
• Christmas in Lights, a drive-through light display, is at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds through December 30^thfrom 5:30 to 9:30 each evening.  Admission is $12 per carload.
• Enjoy hot cocoa and cookies and listen to seasonal tunes played by bluegrass band Wires & Wood tomorrow afternoon (12/15) at 2 at the Brentwood Branch Library.  There will also be activities for children.  To find out more, 883-1974.
• Kids in grades 4 through 8 are invited to the program “A Grimm December” tomorrow night (12/15) at 7 at the Library Center.  For details, 882-0714.
• Farmers Market of the Ozarks will hold a Soup-Off to raise funds for Harvest on Wheels tomorrow (12/15) from 9 to 1 at the market, off Republic Rd. and Highway 60.  The Springfield Chamber Chorus will perform at 10 and the Forsyth High School Select Choir at 11:15.  To learn more, loveyourfarmer.com.
• The Springfield Symphony presents the annual Home for the Holiday concert tomorrow night (12/15) at 7:30 at the Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts featuring Springfield high schools’ choirs.  For ticket information, 836-7678.
• The combined choirs of Nixa High School will present “Medieval Madrigal Moments” tomorrow and Sunday (12/15-12/16) at 2 at the school, 514 S. Nicholas Rd.  Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for students and children.
• The Annual Christmas Concert performed by the Ozark Showcase Chorus and Sho-Me Statesmen will be held Sunday afternoon (12/16) at 3 at Wesley United Methodist Church, 922 W. Republic Rd.  Admission is free.